Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Avast!, Tapped Out, -and- Say It Ain't So Joe!

Avast! - Sailor runs aground after using a car sat nav to guide his boat down the ThamesTapped Out - MA city bans sale of bottled waterSay It Ain't So Joe! - $12 cup of coffee comes to New York

On this day in history: May 4, 2000 - The "I Love You" computer worm rampages through Internet email systems, inflicting damages somewhere in the $2-to-$15 billion range. The worm spreads by exploiting design flaws in the Microsoft Outlook mail client and also the gullibility of your typical computer user. A variety of Filipino suspects is ultimately narrowed down to an AMA Computer College student from Manila.

Born on this day in history: May 4, 1929 - Audrey Hepburn (1929 - 1993) Born in Brussels, Belgium, actress Audrey Hepburn trained as a ballet dancer, making her acting debut in London in 1948. Hepburn went on to international acclaim for films like Sabrina (1954) and Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961). In later years, one of Hollywood's greatest style icons became a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Scripture of the Day: If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. — 2 Chronicles 7:14

Video of the Day: "Wooly Bully" Sam the Sam and the Pharaos - submitted by Frank

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while journeying to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Photography ContestPlease vote for your favorite photographers! Voting will end, and winners will be announced on May 15. Here are the photographers' numbers and the photographs they submitted. Photographers will remain anonymous until voting has ended.